Travel Is Still Strong — And I've Got the Miles to Prove It
As I write this, I'm barely back from the warm Gulf breezes — and already my mind is racing ahead to the mountains of Colorado, the midnight sun of Iceland, and everything in between. That restless itch to get up and go? It hasn't faded one bit. And from everything I'm seeing and hearing, I'm not alone.
Travel is booming. Despite headlines that might make you think twice about packing a bag, people are booking trips, filling planes, and showing up for the world in a big way. I see it every time I land somewhere new — in the energy of the airports, the buzz at the hotels. The world is open, and travelers are saying yes.
My spring started with a few glorious days in Naples, Florida — that particular kind of warm-weather escape that reminds you why sunshine is its own kind of therapy. White sand, good food, and the kind of unhurried pace that makes you wonder why you ever rush through anything. It was exactly the reset I needed.
But now? Colorado is calling. I'll be spending most of my summer there, and I get a little giddy just thinking about it — the jagged peaks, the wildflower meadows, cool mornings with a cup of coffee and a view that makes your chest ache in the best way. Colorado in summer is one of those places that rewards you whether you're chasing adventure or just chasing stillness. I plan to do both.
And then — Iceland in August.
I'll be honest: Iceland has had my heart for a long time, and getting to visit for the first time has me smiling daily. The drama of the landscape, the geothermal steam rising off the earth, the long golden light of an August evening that never quite wants to become night — there is nothing else like it in the world. I'll be exploring, scouting, soaking it all in, and of course, sharing every moment with you.
What I love most about all of this — Naples, Colorado, Iceland — is how different they all are, and yet how each one reminds me of the same truth: travel changes you. It slows you down in the right ways and opens you up in ways you didn't know you needed. It connects you to people and places that expand your idea of what's possible.
So if you've been on the fence about that trip you've been dreaming of — whether it's a beach escape, a mountain retreat, or a bucket-list adventure halfway around the world — consider this your nudge. The world isn't waiting. And neither should you.
Come travel with me. There is still space on the November Virgin Islands and January Antarctica sailings.
Your friend,
Rhonda